The words Song Linlang was about to speak got stuck in her throat.
She actually said I’m pretty? Wait, no, she didn’t seem to open her mouth just now? Then who was speaking?! And what’s so regrettable? Why is she feeling regretful about me?!
Song Linlang panicked and looked around. The next second, Mo Pingxin grabbed her hand, giving it a firm squeeze, and said with a smile, “Xiaoxia, this is Linlang. You two…”
She hesitated, unsure how to introduce the two girls.
Originally, after hearing Xiaoxia’s inner thoughts in the car, she had decided to explain things clearly to Song Linlang upon returning and ask her to move out temporarily. But then she heard You Xiaoxia say that Song Linlang would “go offline” in the future. Although she wasn’t sure if “going offline” meant death, after all, she had raised this daughter for so many years, she suddenly couldn’t bear to let her go!
She was being too greedy—she wanted both daughters!
Song Ankang quickly stepped in to smooth things over: “Well, the food should be ready, right? Let’s go back and eat first. Xiaoxia has been in the car for so long; she must be hungry!”
Mo Pingxin hurriedly agreed: “Yes, yes, yes. Auntie Zhang, please take Xiaoxia to wash her hands first.”
Although she had eaten some snacks given by the villagers in the car, You Xiaoxia was already starving by now and obediently followed the nanny to the bathroom.
Mo Pingxin pulled Song Linlang to sit on the sofa. Song Linlang looked puzzled: “Mom, it felt like someone was talking right next to my ear just now, saying something about regret. Did you hear it?”
Mo Pingxin and Song Ankang exchanged glances. In fact, since getting in the car, the couple had been wondering: How extensive is the range of hearing these inner thoughts?
It seemed like the people in Xishui Village could hear, the two of them and Xiang Chen could hear, and now Linlang could hear too. But judging by the expressions of the nannies behind them, they didn’t seem to hear!
The couple felt a faint worry. Without knowing the range, what if someone tried to harm their daughter because of this? Moreover, they had just found their daughter and didn’t want her to be taken away for dissection and research!
“Dad? Mom?” Seeing her parents lost in thought, Song Linlang called out.
The couple snapped back to reality. Mo Pingxin explained that they could also hear You Xiaoxia’s inner thoughts. Fortunately, this time she could say it smoothly. Mo Pingin understood another rule: she couldn’t say it in front of You Xiaoxia.
As Song Linlang listened, her eyes widened bit by bit.
Mo Pingxin thought she was scared and was about to comfort her when she saw the corners of Song Linlang’s mouth gradually curl into a smile: “Th-this is so incredible?”
She stared at Mo Pingxin in amazement: “Mom, this is just too amazing! Even more incredible than the time-travel dramas I’ve acted in!”
Mo Pingxin/Song Ankang: “…”
Is this how fast young people accept new things? But this is way too fast!
Aren’t you even a little scared?
After her excitement subsided, Song Linlang remembered the main issue: “Mom, what did she mean by saying I’m regrettable? What exactly is regrettable about me?”
“You, um, err…” Mo Pingxin understood and turned to see You Xiaoxia already coming out of the bathroom. She quickly stopped talking and signaled to Song Linlang with her eyes to discuss it later.
“Alright, alright, let’s eat first. After dinner, Xiaoxia, Mom will take you to see the room we prepared for you. If there’s anything you’re not used to or uncomfortable with, we can make adjustments!”
You Xiaoxia had no objections. Right now, all she wanted was to focus on eating!
After taking her seat at the dining table and exchanging a few polite words, You Xiaoxia immediately started eating. The Song family truly lived up to their wealthy status—the food was absolutely delicious!
Only after filling her stomach did she have the mood to look up.
Song Linlang sat directly across from her, leisurely eating her weight-loss salad while occasionally stealing glances at You Xiaoxia. The next second, their eyes met.
You Xiaoxia maintained a neutral expression but was inwardly thrilled: [Song Linlang looks even more beautiful under this lighting!]
When she first transmigrated and learned about her false heiress identity, You Xiaoxia had searched online for Song Linlang’s photos. She never expected the real person to be completely different from the pictures. A celebrity was indeed a celebrity—those selected were truly one-in-ten-thousand stunning beauties!
Song Linlang’s face flushed slightly. Being complimented twice in a row was rather embarrassing. However, the next moment wiped the smile off her face.
You Xiaoxia: [No wonder those who become evil female supporting characters have some capital to begin with. But thinking about it, she’s actually quite tragic. At least I, as a cannon fodder, get a peaceful ending, while she as the evil female supporting character isn’t so lucky. The false heiress identity was just a landmine planted by the author, meant for the female lead to attack her in the future! Her original persona was that of a rich heiress. After her identity was exposed, fans accused her of persona collapse, saying she must have been too vain to reveal she was a false heiress, calling her a liar! Tsk tsk, indeed everything is arranged by fate—we’re all helpless against destiny!]
Clatter. Song Linlang’s fork fell to the floor.
Evil female supporting character? Who? Oh, it’s me!
I’m actually the evil female supporting character?!
Song Linlang was furious. She stood up, wanting to grab You Xiaoxia’s shoulders and shake her: Explain yourself! How could an innocent, beautiful, kind, and lovely girl like me become an evil female supporting character?!
But as soon as she stood up: “Abah abah…” Song Linlang covered her neck, eyes wide with shock.
Refusing to believe it, she continued questioning You Xiaoxia, “Abah abah…”
“?”
“???”
Song Linlang was completely enraged, flailing her arms and legs wildly. Everybody, the great deity is jumping up!
“What the f— Huh? It’s fixed? I can talk again?”
When she regained her senses, she saw You Xiaoxia across the table staring at her, chopsticks suspended in mid-air, utterly dumbfounded.
“Cut!” Song Linlang cleared her throat, pretending nothing had happened, and sat back down.
You Xiaoxia shrank her shoulders: [Lao Liu, tell me the truth—is Song Linlang mentally ill?!]
“Pfft…” At the dining table, Mo Pingxin could no longer hold back, her shoulders shaking with suppressed laughter.
You Xiaoxia grew more concerned: [Lao Liu, be honest—is Mrs. Song also ill? Why does the whole Song family feel so weird?]
System: [No abnormalities detected, host. Everyone is currently healthy!]
You Xiaoxia relaxed: [That’s good. If Song Linlang really had a mental illness, murder wouldn’t be punishable by law. I need to stay far away from her!]
Song Linlang: “…”
[Don’t worry, host. I’ll alert you if there’s any danger!]
After the meal, Mo Pingxin took You Xiaoxia upstairs to see her room, while Song Ankang stayed behind to explain the earlier “abah abah” incident to Song Linlang.
After listening, Song Linlang understood: “So, You Xiaoxia doesn’t know we can hear her inner thoughts?”
Song Ankang nodded: “That seems to be the case.”
Song Linlang grew even more excited. “That’s perfect! If she finds out, she’ll deliberately stop thinking so much, and then we won’t be able to hear anything!”
“But…” Song Linlang thought of a crucial issue. “Her inner thoughts are so extraordinary, and she knows so many secrets. What if someone with ill intentions tries to harm her?”
This was exactly what Song Ankang was worried about. He gave Song Linlang an appreciative glance. Only someone who genuinely cared about You Xiaoxia and held no malice toward her would think of this so quickly!
Of his two daughters—one not biologically related but raised by his side, and the other his biological child finally found after much difficulty—Song Ankang couldn’t bear to lose either. It would be best if they could get along harmoniously!
Upstairs, You Xiaoxia was touring the room she was about to move into.
Judging from the decor, layout, and the dazzling array of items in the wardrobe, the Song family had put considerable thought into it.
Mo Pingxin personally helped her unpack and, afterward, handed her a card. “This is your allowance from Mom and Dad. If you run out, just let me know, and I’ll transfer more to you!”
You Xiaoxia didn’t pretend to refuse. She nodded and accepted the bank card.
Just then, Song Linlang peeked in. She looked somewhat apologetically at You Xiaoxia. “If… if you don’t like this room, you can take mine instead. I’m willing to swap with you!”
You Xiaoxia shook her head. “No need, this one is perfectly fine.”
Song Linlang nodded and pulled out a box from behind her back. “This is for you. Welcome home!”
You Xiaoxia took it and opened it—good heavens, she was nearly blinded by the glitter. Inside was a complete set of diamond jewelry that looked anything but cheap!
Song Linlang’s gift wasn’t just to welcome You Xiaoxia home; it was also her way of expressing gratitude for the information revealed by You Xiaoxia’s inner thoughts. She had already decided to announce the truth about not being the Song family’s biological child!
She had been uncertain about this before. While she leaned toward going public, her agent disagreed, fearing it would affect her popularity. They had eventually agreed to let things take their natural course.
But now, knowing how things would unfold in the future—that so-called original female lead thinking she could use this to threaten her? No way!
She would make the announcement herself! From now on, no one would ever be able to use this against her!
“This is too valuable. I can’t accept it,” You Xiaoxia protested. She loved money, but she believed in not taking what she hadn’t earned. Who knew if this gift came with strings attached? She valued her life too much!
But Song Linlang shoved the box into her arms. “Please take it! I won’t feel at ease if you don’t. Anyway, you should get some rest now. I’ll leave you to it!”
Song Linlang hurried off. Mo Pingxin smiled and patted You Xiaoxia’s hand. “Keep it. When we have time tomorrow, I’ll take you out to add a few more nice pieces. Every girl should have a few sets of fine jewelry. Even if you don’t wear them, you can collect them. They might appreciate in value!”
Reluctantly, You Xiaoxia put the box away for the time being.
That night, after the lights in You Xiaoxia’s room went out, two doors creaked open quietly.